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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.93, 3,502.67 and 692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.93, 3,502.67 and 692.24 is: 1,037.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.93 : 3,502.67 = 692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.93/3,502.67 = 692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.93x = 3,502.67 × 692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.93x = 2,424,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,667.31/2,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.99

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